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Psych_MentalMental Health – Psychology
Agencies:
Division of Mental Health Services http://www.state.nj.us/humanservices/dmhs/index.html "The Division of Mental Health Services (DMHS) serves adults with serious and persistent mental illnesses. Central to the Division's mission is the fact that these individuals are entitled to dignified and meaningful lives."
National Institutes of Health Visit the homepage of this agency for health information and research on a variety of topics. News is also available, as are podcasts, and image galleries. Links are also provided to databases with information about health hotlines, clinical trials, and related topics.
National Institute of Mental Health "The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) is the largest scientific organization in the world dedicated to research focused on the understanding, treatment, and prevention of mental disorders and the promotion of mental health." Offers information about mental health topics, access to free publications (also available in Spanish), science news, and statistics.
New Jersey Department of Human Services http://www.state.nj.us/humanservices Programs for children, families, and individuals: addiction services, developmental disabilities, mental health services, and more.
General Mental Health:
Facts About Sexual Orientation http://psychology.ucdavis.edu/rainbow/html/facts.html Research related to sexual orientation and mental health prepared by a professor at the University of California.
HealthyMinds.org Information about disorders, links to related resources, and more from the American Psychiatric Association.
HealthyNJ Offers consumer health resources, such as healthcare providers and facilities and information about diseases and wellness. Much of the materials are also available in Spanish. Compiled by the libraries of the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey.
Internet Mental Health Mental health news, a glossary, related internet links, discussion boards, prescription medication fact sheets, and an online diagnosis.
MedlinePlus: Mental Health http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/mentalhealth.html A directory of links to information covering topics such as disorders, news, diagnosis, treatment, and financial issues from the federal government.
Mental Health: A Report of the Surgeon General http://www.surgeongeneral.gov/library/mentalhealth/home.html Published in 1999, the report is available online and covers topics such as the neuroscience of mental health, types of disorders in children, teenagers, adults, and seniors, treatment options, etc.
Mental Health: Culture, Race, and Ethnicity http://www.surgeongeneral.gov/library/mentalhealth/cre This report, published in 2001, supplements the previous report of the Surgeon General from 1999. "This Supplement covers the four most recognized racial and ethnic minority groups in the United States. " Available online as either and HTML or a PDF file, the report presents findings, personal health recommendations, and the quality of mental health care for racial and ethnic minorities.
Mental Health Information Network A directory of links leading to information about substance abuse, psychiatric disorders, subject guides, drug information, and doctor finders. Prepared by the Boston University Medical Center.
Mental Help Net Information about mental health topics, mental health news, research news, browsable blogs and podcasts, an online self-help book, and links to related resources.
National Mental Health Information Center http://mentalhealth.samhsa.gov Resources include a mental health services locator, hotlines, a national call center, links, frequently asked questions, online publications, and information about a variety of mental health topics.
Psych Central Research, news, discussion boards, a medication library, frequently asked questions, psychological tests and quizzes, information about disorders (including symptoms and treatment), a therapist locator, a suicide hotline, and more.
Screening for Mental Health http://www.mentalhealthscreening.org Information about youth programs and screening events, fact sheets, and information about how to seek out mental health help.
WebMD Mental Health Center http://www.webmd.com/mental-health/default.htm Articles about mental health disorders which include news, a glossary, community resources, symptoms, and treatment. Also offers a psychiatrist locator.
Specific Disorders:
http://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/bipolar-disorder/complete-index.shtml Resources include: the facts about bipolar disorder, treatment options, and links to additional information.
Borderline Personality Disorder Information about personality disorders, treatment options, and how to find help.
NOVA Online | Dying to be Thin http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/thin Eating disorders such as anorexia and bulimia can be life-threatening. Warning signs, stories submitted by readers, and links to additional resources are available at this PBS page.
Panic Home Page http://www.anxietynetwork.com/pdhome.html Facts about panic attacks, questions and answers, information about medications, and more. Created by a psychologist.
The Phobia List An alphabetical list of phobias and their corresponding definitions.
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Resources include: a description of this disorder, its symptoms, treatment options, and how to seek treatment.
Schizophrenia http://www.emedicinehealth.com/schizophrenia/article_em.htm Overview, symptoms, self-care, treatment, counseling, and other resources.
Secret Shame (self-injury information and support) http://www.palace.net/~llama/psych/injury.html Information, self-help, and personal stories related to self-injury.
Wing of Madness Depression Guide News, forums, frequently asked questions, articles and more. Prepared by someone who is successfully managing her clinical depression.
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